Chief Information and Technology Officer – Job Group '4'
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Mwingi, Kitui County, Kenya
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On-siteFull-timeSeniorPosted today
What you bring
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Business Administration, Commerce, Management Science or another relevant field from a recognized university, together with demonstrated professional competence in ICT management. Candidates whose first degree is not ICT-related should additionally possess a recognized ICT diploma or equivalent relevant qualification.
A postgraduate qualification in ICT, Information Systems, Information Security, Business Administration, Technology Management or a related discipline shall be an added advantage, subject to the approved scheme of service.
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory, senior technical, ICT administration or comparable management position.
Demonstrated practical experience in the management and administration of ICT infrastructure, computer networks, enterprise information systems, databases and information security.
Demonstrated experience in systems analysis, software development, application implementation, systems integration or business process automation.
Demonstrated competence in ICT strategic planning, governance, budgeting, procurement planning, project implementation, technical advisory services and performance monitoring.
Knowledge and practical experience in cybersecurity, information security management, data backup, business continuity and disaster recovery.
Experience in the management of enterprise applications, including ERP systems, and the application of ICT solutions to improve organizational performance and service delivery.
Relevant professional training or certification in networking, systems administration, cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, project management or another relevant ICT specialization.
Membership of a relevant professional body, where applicable.
Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, communication, problem-solving, analytical and administrative capabilities.
A management or leadership development course of appropriate duration from a recognized institution shall be an added advantage, unless otherwise prescribed as mandatory under the applicable scheme of service.
Experience in the water and sanitation sector, public utilities, or public institutions operating complex ICT and operational systems shall be an added advantage.
A Master's degree in Information Science, ICT or a related field will be an added advantage.
Membership of a relevant professional body.
Application deadline13 Nov 2026
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